Wedge for ax and tool handles



G. P. MORRILL. Wedge for Ax and Tool Handles.

No. 224,029. Pt'nted Feb. 3, I880.

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GEORGE P. MORRILL, OF CANTERBURY, NEW HAMPSHIRE.

WEDGE FOR AX AND TOOL HANDLES.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 224,029, dated February3, 1880.

Application filed October 15, 1879.

vention in isometrical perspective.

In the figure, a represents the top part of m y wedge, madesubstantially in the shape of the eye of the ax, and which I make indifferent forms to correspond substantially with the shape of the eye ofthe tool with which it is to be used. From this top plate I project thetransverse Wedge Z), and also the 1011- gitudinal wedge 0, connectedwith each other by the wedge-shaped flange d. In the longitudinal wedgec, I leave an opening, (shown at 0,) so that when the wedge is driveninto the 20 wood the fibers may expand and prevent the wedge fromgetting loose.

By the use of this device the handle is wedged in both directions at thesame operation, and firmly held in place.

I claim as my invention The compound wedge for ax and tool handles,consisting of the top plate, a, provided with the transverse wedge 12and longitudinal wedge 0, and the connecting-flange d and open- 0 ing 6,combined as and for the purposes set forth. 7

Concord, New Hampshire October 9, 1879.

GEO. P. MORRILL.

Witnesses:

CHAs. O. LUND, DANIEL H. GIMTY.

